ANGELA FERNANDEZ
GERMANTOWN,MD
Summary
Thirteen years' experience as Registered Medical Assistant transitioning to a position in
Health Information Management and Medical Coding
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Medical Assistant
Sona Dermatology & MedSpa-Germantown, MD
Germantown, MD
04.2014 - Current
- Team Training | New Hire Onboarding
- Maintain efficient patient flow to the back of the office by pleasantly greeting and escorting patients at the appropriate time to the examination room.
- Chart patient notes/messages in electronic medical records.(Modernizing Medicine (EMA)) as appropriate (scribe).
- Stock rooms daily to include patient education/brochures, and medical supplies.
- Assist with all surgeries (melanoma, skin cancers, cyst, lipomas and more).
- Scribing medical transcriptions as physician instructs.
- Review Medical Records to identify diagnoses/procedures.
- Perform accurate and timely coding (via EHR) of medical records using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
- Knowledge of compliance with federal and state regulations, payer guidelines, including Medicare and Medicaid guidelines and company policies.
- Knowledge of acting as a liaison between the coding team and other departments, such as billing, compliance.
- Knowledge of implementation best practices and innovative solutions to enhance coding operations.
Registered Medical Assistant
Family Dermatology of PA-Chevy Chase, MD
Chevy Chase, MD
02.2011 - 04.2014
- Patient care and triage
- Overview of medical history and concerns
- Calling in/faxing and writing prescriptions
- Chart patient notes/messages in electronic medical records as appropriate
- CPT, ICD-9-CM, ICD-9-PCS outpatient coding
- Perform accurate and timely coding of medical records using ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
- Assists with medical transcriptions as physician instructs
- Assist with surgeries
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management -
Montgomery College
Takoma Park, MD05.2024
Associate of Applied Science in Medical Billing & Coding -
Montgomery College
Takoma Park, MD05.2024
Skills
- Patient Care
- Medical Transcription
- CPT CODING
- EMR/EHR
- Medical Office Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Computer Skills
- Medical Records
- ICD 10 CM
- ICD-10-PCS
Certification
- Certified Coding Associate, 08/01/2023, 08/01/2026
- RMA, 02/01/2011, 12/01/2025
- BLS Certification, 03/01/2023, 03/01/2025
- CPR Certification, 03/01/2023, 03/01/2025
Timeline
Registered Medical Assistant
Sona Dermatology & MedSpa-Germantown, MD
04.2014 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant
Family Dermatology of PA-Chevy Chase, MD
02.2011 - 04.2014
Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management -
Montgomery College
Associate of Applied Science in Medical Billing & Coding -
Montgomery College
- Certified Coding Associate, 08/01/2023, 08/01/2026
- RMA, 02/01/2011, 12/01/2025
- BLS Certification, 03/01/2023, 03/01/2025
- CPR Certification, 03/01/2023, 03/01/2025
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